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Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 versus Nissan GT-R two roll on races

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is no slouch. The 4.0 liter flat-6 puts out an absolutely incredible 457 wheel horsepower stock and does so naturally aspirated as in no forced induction. The Nissan GTR of course having two turbos on its 3.8 liter V6. On paper with the GT3 RS 4.0's weight advantage of just over 800 pounds should make this an interesting race despite the torque advantage of the GTR as well as its quick shifting dual clutch transmission.

So why does the GT3 get pulled fairly easily? Well this takes place in the wet. The RS 4.0 R-compound tires don't help when it is raining and it does not have all wheel drive like the GTR. Additionally, the GTR is modded and said to be de-catted with a mid-pipe but did the owner really just stop there? No tune for the cat delete? Hard to believe with how it pulls up top even in the second race where the GT3 RS 4.0 gets a better start.

The dct lets the gtr maintain boost. I am not familiar with the torque curve of these two engines but i feel like the torque applied to the wheels right after changing gears by the GTR is alot higher than the RS 4.0. That combined with the wet road may be why it was such a clear win.

One of my favorite cars of all time! The GT3 RS 4.0 is ridiculous. No GTR even with a trillion HP will ever be as cool. Clearly the GTR won due to it being tuned plus AWD in the wet. It's a no brainer. Maybe if the GT3 RS would have had some better rubber for the weather conditions, then it would have stood a better chance, but very unlikely.

One of my favorite cars of all time! The GT3 RS 4.0 is ridiculous. No GTR even with a trillion HP will ever be as cool. Clearly the GTR won due to it being tuned plus AWD in the wet. It's a no brainer. Maybe if the GT3 RS would have had some better rubber for the weather conditions, then it would have stood a better chance, but very unlikely.

Perhaps. Still kills the GT3 pretty easily and to me that's enough. I really hope Porsche steps up the game with the top of the line machines coming from the 991 because right now they are totally owned by Nissan. Like it or not.

tough luck because that thing with options is $200K which opens the door to a lot of cars...

R8 V10
911 Turbo S
SLS AMG

and for an extra $40K, the 458 is within reach...

This car's pricing is nuts.

Originally Posted by E90SoFlo

I cant imagine people buying these type of car's new. When you can get a used one for 20 / 30 / 40% less than sticker.

I can't even think about touching a GT3RS 4.0 New... Nor would I if I had the means when they take such a hit on depreciation. Who knows how low the 4.0 will come when the new GT3's hit the streets. Probably still not even money to a new GT-R. Dare to dream...

I give it 3 more years and the prices will bottom out around 100k. Incredibly rare, and if optioned well enough they will retain value. GT3RS' are still selling in the low 70's mid 80's range with low miles. The Carrera GTS has retained value better than most 911's as well as the 997SC, so I would only expect the 4.0 to retain value better than the GT3 and GT3 RS 3.8. It's priced ridiculously high, but realistically, there's nothing it needs. No modification would make this car faster and I believe that's why Porsche has set the price so high. Well, then again some GT3 RSR parts would make it faster, but who wants to pay that premium?